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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Once the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's attack being made in the north,...
What general commanded the 12th US Army Group?
{ "answer_start": [ 336 ], "text": [ "Bradley" ] }
57324d11b9d445190005e9ee
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Once the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's attack being made in the north,...
What geographic portion of the front did the Sixth US Army Group operate on?
{ "answer_start": [ 452 ], "text": [ "south" ] }
57324d11b9d445190005e9ed
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Once the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's attack being made in the north,...
Who was the Sixth US Army Group's commander?
{ "answer_start": [ 371 ], "text": [ "Devers" ] }
57324d11b9d445190005e9ef
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Once the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's attack being made in the north,...
What supply port was opened late in 1944?
{ "answer_start": [ 798 ], "text": [ "Antwerp" ] }
57324d56b9d445190005e9fd
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and diplomacy. Although he had ne...
What European rank was equivalent to that of General of the Army?
{ "answer_start": [ 149 ], "text": [ "Field Marshal" ] }
57324d56b9d445190005e9fe
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and diplomacy. Although he had ne...
On what date did Eisenhower receive his General of the Army appointment?
{ "answer_start": [ 64 ], "text": [ "December 20, 1944" ] }
57324d56b9d445190005e9ff
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and diplomacy. Although he had ne...
Along with Montgomery, with whom did Eisenhower disagree on strategy?
{ "answer_start": [ 549 ], "text": [ "Churchill" ] }
57324d56b9d445190005ea00
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and diplomacy. Although he had ne...
What Soviet military leader was a counterpart of Eisenhower?
{ "answer_start": [ 683 ], "text": [ "Zhukov" ] }
57324d56b9d445190005ea01
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and diplomacy. Although he had ne...
What rank was held by de Gaulle?
{ "answer_start": [ 488 ], "text": [ "General" ] }
57324da80fdd8d15006c6941
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the eastern front with the Soviets an...
When did the Battle of the Bulge begin?
{ "answer_start": [ 81 ], "text": [ "December 1944" ] }
57324da80fdd8d15006c6942
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the eastern front with the Soviets an...
What German city did the British wish to conquer?
{ "answer_start": [ 376 ], "text": [ "Berlin" ] }
57324da80fdd8d15006c6943
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the eastern front with the Soviets an...
Along with Roosevelt and Churchill, what political leader decided upon the division of Germany?
{ "answer_start": [ 817 ], "text": [ "Stalin" ] }
57324da80fdd8d15006c6944
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the eastern front with the Soviets an...
What nation's military conquered Berlin?
{ "answer_start": [ 856 ], "text": [ "Soviet" ] }
57324da80fdd8d15006c6945
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the eastern front with the Soviets an...
What date saw the surrender of Nazi Germany?
{ "answer_start": [ 964 ], "text": [ "May 7, 1945" ] }
57324e38e17f3d1400422823
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Following the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the city of Berlin, which was man...
What was Eisenhower's title after Germany's surrender?
{ "answer_start": [ 71 ], "text": [ "Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone" ] }
57324e38e17f3d1400422824
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Following the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the city of Berlin, which was man...
In what structure was Eisenhower's headquarters in the US Occupation Zone?
{ "answer_start": [ 131 ], "text": [ "IG Farben Building" ] }
57324e38e17f3d1400422825
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Following the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the city of Berlin, which was man...
In what city was the headquarters of the US Occupation Zone located?
{ "answer_start": [ 153 ], "text": [ "Frankfurt am Main" ] }
57324e38e17f3d1400422826
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Following the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the city of Berlin, which was man...
Aside from the US, what other countries had occupation zones in Germany?
{ "answer_start": [ 238 ], "text": [ "Britain, France and the Soviet Union" ] }
57324e38e17f3d1400422827
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Following the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the city of Berlin, which was man...
What agreement was not applicable to Disarmed Enemy Forces?
{ "answer_start": [ 692 ], "text": [ "Geneva Convention" ] }
57324e9fe99e3014001e668c
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and that friendly relations coul...
Who was Chief of Staff of the Army before Eisenhower?
{ "answer_start": [ 63 ], "text": [ "Marshall" ] }
57324e9fe99e3014001e668d
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and that friendly relations coul...
About how many soldiers demobilized after the war ended?
{ "answer_start": [ 145 ], "text": [ "millions" ] }
57324e9fe99e3014001e668e
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and that friendly relations coul...
What president ignored Eisenhower's recommendations in regard to atomic weapons?
{ "answer_start": [ 533 ], "text": [ "Truman" ] }
57324e9fe99e3014001e668f
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and that friendly relations coul...
What was Eisenhower's position on the use of nuclear weapons against Japan?
{ "answer_start": [ 644 ], "text": [ "opposed" ] }
57324e9fe99e3014001e6690
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and that friendly relations coul...
What city did Eisenhower notably visit in 1945?
{ "answer_start": [ 984 ], "text": [ "Warsaw" ] }
57324f330fdd8d15006c6955
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that "figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visitor out of his office". As other...
When was it suggested to Eisenhower that he might one day become president?
{ "answer_start": [ 3 ], "text": [ "June 1943" ] }
57324f330fdd8d15006c6956
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that "figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visitor out of his office". As other...
Along with dogcatcher, what political job did Eisenhower specifically not want to be considered for?
{ "answer_start": [ 473 ], "text": [ "Grand High Supreme King of the Universe" ] }
57324f330fdd8d15006c6957
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that "figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visitor out of his office". As other...
What role did Eisenhower believe he could not fulfill if he was believed to want to become involved in politics?
{ "answer_start": [ 554 ], "text": [ "Army Chief of Staff" ] }
57324f330fdd8d15006c6958
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that "figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visitor out of his office". As other...
What general was considered a potential Republican presidential candidate in 1948?
{ "answer_start": [ 846 ], "text": [ "MacArthur" ] }
57324f330fdd8d15006c6959
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that "figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visitor out of his office". As other...
At what meeting did Truman tell Eisenhower that he would assist him in running for president?
{ "answer_start": [ 663 ], "text": [ "Potsdam Conference" ] }
57324f98e17f3d1400422837
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
As the election approached, other prominent citizens and politicians from both parties urged Eisenhower to run for president. In January 1948, after learning of plans in New Hampshire to elect delegates supporting him for the forthcoming Republican National Convention, Eisenhower stated through the Army that he was "no...
What state's delegates were considering supporting Eisenhower in 1948?
{ "answer_start": [ 170 ], "text": [ "New Hampshire" ] }
57324f98e17f3d1400422838
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
As the election approached, other prominent citizens and politicians from both parties urged Eisenhower to run for president. In January 1948, after learning of plans in New Hampshire to elect delegates supporting him for the forthcoming Republican National Convention, Eisenhower stated through the Army that he was "no...
How old would Eisenhower be in 1956?
{ "answer_start": [ 814 ], "text": [ "66" ] }
57324f98e17f3d1400422839
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
As the election approached, other prominent citizens and politicians from both parties urged Eisenhower to run for president. In January 1948, after learning of plans in New Hampshire to elect delegates supporting him for the forthcoming Republican National Convention, Eisenhower stated through the Army that he was "no...
Why was it unlikely that Eisenhower would run for president in 1956?
{ "answer_start": [ 840 ], "text": [ "too old" ] }
57324f98e17f3d140042283a
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
As the election approached, other prominent citizens and politicians from both parties urged Eisenhower to run for president. In January 1948, after learning of plans in New Hampshire to elect delegates supporting him for the forthcoming Republican National Convention, Eisenhower stated through the Army that he was "no...
Who was it assumed would win the election of 1948?
{ "answer_start": [ 699 ], "text": [ "Thomas E. Dewey" ] }
57324fe9e99e3014001e66aa
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 1948, Eisenhower became President of Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York City. The assignment was described as not being a good fit in either direction. During that year Eisenhower's memoir, Crusade in Europe, was published. Critics regarded it as one of the finest U.S. military memoirs, and it...
What position did Eisenhower occupy in 1948?
{ "answer_start": [ 27 ], "text": [ "President of Columbia University" ] }
57324fe9e99e3014001e66ab
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 1948, Eisenhower became President of Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York City. The assignment was described as not being a good fit in either direction. During that year Eisenhower's memoir, Crusade in Europe, was published. Critics regarded it as one of the finest U.S. military memoirs, and it...
Where is Columbia University located?
{ "answer_start": [ 89 ], "text": [ "New York City" ] }
57324fe9e99e3014001e66ac
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 1948, Eisenhower became President of Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York City. The assignment was described as not being a good fit in either direction. During that year Eisenhower's memoir, Crusade in Europe, was published. Critics regarded it as one of the finest U.S. military memoirs, and it...
What was the title of Eisenhower's memoir?
{ "answer_start": [ 216 ], "text": [ "Crusade in Europe" ] }
57324fe9e99e3014001e66ad
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 1948, Eisenhower became President of Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York City. The assignment was described as not being a good fit in either direction. During that year Eisenhower's memoir, Crusade in Europe, was published. Critics regarded it as one of the finest U.S. military memoirs, and it...
What group of schools did Columbia University belong to?
{ "answer_start": [ 64 ], "text": [ "Ivy League" ] }
57324fe9e99e3014001e66ae
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In 1948, Eisenhower became President of Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York City. The assignment was described as not being a good fit in either direction. During that year Eisenhower's memoir, Crusade in Europe, was published. Critics regarded it as one of the finest U.S. military memoirs, and it...
What body ruled the Eisenhower was not a professional writer?
{ "answer_start": [ 455 ], "text": [ "Department of the Treasury" ] }
5732549b0fdd8d15006c69c7
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower's stint as the president of Columbia University was punctuated by his activity within the Council on Foreign Relations, a study group he led as president concerning the political and military implications of the Marshall Plan, and The American Assembly, Eisenhower's "vision of a great cultural center where b...
While Eisenhower was president of Columbia, what group did he also work with?
{ "answer_start": [ 101 ], "text": [ "Council on Foreign Relations" ] }
5732549b0fdd8d15006c69c8
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower's stint as the president of Columbia University was punctuated by his activity within the Council on Foreign Relations, a study group he led as president concerning the political and military implications of the Marshall Plan, and The American Assembly, Eisenhower's "vision of a great cultural center where b...
What was Blanche Wiesen Cook in relation to Eisenhower?
{ "answer_start": [ 488 ], "text": [ "biographer" ] }
5732549b0fdd8d15006c69c9
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower's stint as the president of Columbia University was punctuated by his activity within the Council on Foreign Relations, a study group he led as president concerning the political and military implications of the Marshall Plan, and The American Assembly, Eisenhower's "vision of a great cultural center where b...
Along with business and government, what leaders did Eisenhower see meeting at the Council on Foreign Relations?
{ "answer_start": [ 329 ], "text": [ "professional" ] }
5732549b0fdd8d15006c69ca
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower's stint as the president of Columbia University was punctuated by his activity within the Council on Foreign Relations, a study group he led as president concerning the political and military implications of the Marshall Plan, and The American Assembly, Eisenhower's "vision of a great cultural center where b...
What sort of analysis did Eisenhower first experience with the Council on Foreign Relations?
{ "answer_start": [ 804 ], "text": [ "economic" ] }
573254ece99e3014001e66c4
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Within months of beginning his tenure as the president of the university, Eisenhower was requested to advise U.S. Secretary of Defense James Forrestal on the unification of the armed services. About six months after his appointment, he became the informal Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington. Two months ...
What position was held by James Forrestal?
{ "answer_start": [ 114 ], "text": [ "Secretary of Defense" ] }
573254ece99e3014001e66c5
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Within months of beginning his tenure as the president of the university, Eisenhower was requested to advise U.S. Secretary of Defense James Forrestal on the unification of the armed services. About six months after his appointment, he became the informal Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington. Two months ...
What position did Eisenhower informally hold?
{ "answer_start": [ 256 ], "text": [ "Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" ] }
573254ece99e3014001e66c6
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Within months of beginning his tenure as the president of the university, Eisenhower was requested to advise U.S. Secretary of Defense James Forrestal on the unification of the armed services. About six months after his appointment, he became the informal Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington. Two months ...
After becoming sick, where did Eisenhower recover?
{ "answer_start": [ 384 ], "text": [ "Augusta National Golf Club" ] }
573254ece99e3014001e66c7
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Within months of beginning his tenure as the president of the university, Eisenhower was requested to advise U.S. Secretary of Defense James Forrestal on the unification of the armed services. About six months after his appointment, he became the informal Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington. Two months ...
What was the name of Columbia University's alumni association?
{ "answer_start": [ 660 ], "text": [ "Columbia Associates" ] }
573254ece99e3014001e66c8
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Within months of beginning his tenure as the president of the university, Eisenhower was requested to advise U.S. Secretary of Defense James Forrestal on the unification of the armed services. About six months after his appointment, he became the informal Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington. Two months ...
When did Eisenhower vacation for two months outside New York?
{ "answer_start": [ 467 ], "text": [ "July 1949" ] }
5732553d0fdd8d15006c69cf
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The contacts gained through university and American Assembly fund-raising activities would later become important supporters in Eisenhower's bid for the Republican party nomination and the presidency. Meanwhile, Columbia University's liberal faculty members became disenchanted with the university president's ties to oi...
Aside from his university work, where did Eisenhower gain useful contacts?
{ "answer_start": [ 43 ], "text": [ "American Assembly" ] }
5732553d0fdd8d15006c69d0
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The contacts gained through university and American Assembly fund-raising activities would later become important supporters in Eisenhower's bid for the Republican party nomination and the presidency. Meanwhile, Columbia University's liberal faculty members became disenchanted with the university president's ties to oi...
What Continental Oil leader was Eisenhower tied to?
{ "answer_start": [ 352 ], "text": [ "Leonard McCollum" ] }
5732553d0fdd8d15006c69d1
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The contacts gained through university and American Assembly fund-raising activities would later become important supporters in Eisenhower's bid for the Republican party nomination and the presidency. Meanwhile, Columbia University's liberal faculty members became disenchanted with the university president's ties to oi...
What was the political orientation of Columbia's teachers?
{ "answer_start": [ 234 ], "text": [ "liberal" ] }
5732553d0fdd8d15006c69d2
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The contacts gained through university and American Assembly fund-raising activities would later become important supporters in Eisenhower's bid for the Republican party nomination and the presidency. Meanwhile, Columbia University's liberal faculty members became disenchanted with the university president's ties to oi...
What state was Frank Abrams' oil company located in?
{ "answer_start": [ 450 ], "text": [ "New Jersey" ] }
5732553d0fdd8d15006c69d3
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The contacts gained through university and American Assembly fund-raising activities would later become important supporters in Eisenhower's bid for the Republican party nomination and the presidency. Meanwhile, Columbia University's liberal faculty members became disenchanted with the university president's ties to oi...
From where did H.J. Porter hale?
{ "answer_start": [ 524 ], "text": [ "Texas" ] }
573255b8e17f3d14004228a1
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The trustees of Columbia University refused to accept Eisenhower's resignation in December 1950, when he took an extended leave from the university to become the Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and he was given operational command of NATO forces in Europe. Eisenhower retired from act...
When was Eisenhower's resignation of Columbia turned down?
{ "answer_start": [ 82 ], "text": [ "December 1950" ] }
573255b8e17f3d14004228a2
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The trustees of Columbia University refused to accept Eisenhower's resignation in December 1950, when he took an extended leave from the university to become the Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and he was given operational command of NATO forces in Europe. Eisenhower retired from act...
What role did Eisenhower fill after leaving Columbia?
{ "answer_start": [ 162 ], "text": [ "Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization" ] }
573255b8e17f3d14004228a3
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The trustees of Columbia University refused to accept Eisenhower's resignation in December 1950, when he took an extended leave from the university to become the Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and he was given operational command of NATO forces in Europe. Eisenhower retired from act...
On what date did Eisenhower leave active duty in the military?
{ "answer_start": [ 354 ], "text": [ "May 31, 1952" ] }
573255b8e17f3d14004228a4
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The trustees of Columbia University refused to accept Eisenhower's resignation in December 1950, when he took an extended leave from the university to become the Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and he was given operational command of NATO forces in Europe. Eisenhower retired from act...
What job did Eisenhower hold after his second tenure as president of Columbia?
{ "answer_start": [ 476 ], "text": [ "President of the United States" ] }
573255b8e17f3d14004228a5
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
The trustees of Columbia University refused to accept Eisenhower's resignation in December 1950, when he took an extended leave from the university to become the Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and he was given operational command of NATO forces in Europe. Eisenhower retired from act...
When did Eisenhower become President of the United States?
{ "answer_start": [ 439 ], "text": [ "January 20, 1953" ] }
57325614e17f3d14004228ab
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
President Truman, symbolizing a broad-based desire for an Eisenhower candidacy for president, again in 1951 pressed him to run for the office as a Democrat. It was at this time that Eisenhower voiced his disagreements with the Democratic party and declared himself and his family to be Republicans. A "Draft Eisenhower" ...
Who was President of the United States prior to Eisenhower?
{ "answer_start": [ 10 ], "text": [ "Truman" ] }
57325614e17f3d14004228ac
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
President Truman, symbolizing a broad-based desire for an Eisenhower candidacy for president, again in 1951 pressed him to run for the office as a Democrat. It was at this time that Eisenhower voiced his disagreements with the Democratic party and declared himself and his family to be Republicans. A "Draft Eisenhower" ...
Truman wanted Eisenhower to run for the presidency as a member of what party?
{ "answer_start": [ 227 ], "text": [ "Democratic" ] }
57325614e17f3d14004228ad
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
President Truman, symbolizing a broad-based desire for an Eisenhower candidacy for president, again in 1951 pressed him to run for the office as a Democrat. It was at this time that Eisenhower voiced his disagreements with the Democratic party and declared himself and his family to be Republicans. A "Draft Eisenhower" ...
Who did the Republicans want to block with an Eisenhower candidacy in 1952?
{ "answer_start": [ 482 ], "text": [ "Robert A. Taft" ] }
57325614e17f3d14004228ae
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
President Truman, symbolizing a broad-based desire for an Eisenhower candidacy for president, again in 1951 pressed him to run for the office as a Democrat. It was at this time that Eisenhower voiced his disagreements with the Democratic party and declared himself and his family to be Republicans. A "Draft Eisenhower" ...
What was Taft's political office?
{ "answer_start": [ 474 ], "text": [ "Senator" ] }
57325614e17f3d14004228af
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
President Truman, symbolizing a broad-based desire for an Eisenhower candidacy for president, again in 1951 pressed him to run for the office as a Democrat. It was at this time that Eisenhower voiced his disagreements with the Democratic party and declared himself and his family to be Republicans. A "Draft Eisenhower" ...
Who was Eisenhower's campaign manager in 1952?
{ "answer_start": [ 736 ], "text": [ "Henry Cabot Lodge" ] }
57325772b9d445190005ea5f
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In the general election, against the advice of his advisors, Eisenhower insisted on campaigning in the South, refusing to surrender the region to the Democratic Party. The campaign strategy, dubbed "K1C2", was to focus on attacking the Truman and Roosevelt administrations on three issues: Korea, Communism and corruptio...
In what part of the country, previously neglected by Republican presidential candidates, did Eisenhower campaign?
{ "answer_start": [ 103 ], "text": [ "South" ] }
57325772b9d445190005ea60
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In the general election, against the advice of his advisors, Eisenhower insisted on campaigning in the South, refusing to surrender the region to the Democratic Party. The campaign strategy, dubbed "K1C2", was to focus on attacking the Truman and Roosevelt administrations on three issues: Korea, Communism and corruptio...
Along with Korea and Communism, what issue did Eisenhower attack Truman on?
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In the general election, against the advice of his advisors, Eisenhower insisted on campaigning in the South, refusing to surrender the region to the Democratic Party. The campaign strategy, dubbed "K1C2", was to focus on attacking the Truman and Roosevelt administrations on three issues: Korea, Communism and corruptio...
What was the strategy called that was used by Eisenhower's campaign?
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
In the general election, against the advice of his advisors, Eisenhower insisted on campaigning in the South, refusing to surrender the region to the Democratic Party. The campaign strategy, dubbed "K1C2", was to focus on attacking the Truman and Roosevelt administrations on three issues: Korea, Communism and corruptio...
How did Eisenhower claim Eastern Europe should be liberated?
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Two controversies during the campaign tested him and his staff, but did not affect the campaign. One involved a report that Nixon had improperly received funds from a secret trust. Nixon spoke out adroitly to avoid potential damage, but the matter permanently alienated the two candidates. The second issue centered on E...
What was the home state of Joseph McCarthy?
{ "answer_start": [ 429 ], "text": [ "Wisconsin" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Two controversies during the campaign tested him and his staff, but did not affect the campaign. One involved a report that Nixon had improperly received funds from a secret trust. Nixon spoke out adroitly to avoid potential damage, but the matter permanently alienated the two candidates. The second issue centered on E...
Where did Eisenhower claim he would end the war?
{ "answer_start": [ 515 ], "text": [ "Korea" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Two controversies during the campaign tested him and his staff, but did not affect the campaign. One involved a report that Nixon had improperly received funds from a secret trust. Nixon spoke out adroitly to avoid potential damage, but the matter permanently alienated the two candidates. The second issue centered on E...
During the campaign, from where was it claimed Nixon had received money improperly?
{ "answer_start": [ 165 ], "text": [ "a secret trust" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Two controversies during the campaign tested him and his staff, but did not affect the campaign. One involved a report that Nixon had improperly received funds from a secret trust. Nixon spoke out adroitly to avoid potential damage, but the matter permanently alienated the two candidates. The second issue centered on E...
What topic did Eisenhower not discuss during the campaign?
{ "answer_start": [ 634 ], "text": [ "NATO" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower was the last president born in the 19th century, and at age 62, was the oldest man elected President since James Buchanan in 1856 (President Truman stood at 64 in 1948 as the incumbent president at the time of his election four years earlier). Eisenhower was the only general to serve as President in the 20th...
In what century was Eisenhower born?
{ "answer_start": [ 46 ], "text": [ "19th" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower was the last president born in the 19th century, and at age 62, was the oldest man elected President since James Buchanan in 1856 (President Truman stood at 64 in 1948 as the incumbent president at the time of his election four years earlier). Eisenhower was the only general to serve as President in the 20th...
Who was the oldest man to become President prior to Eisenhower?
{ "answer_start": [ 118 ], "text": [ "James Buchanan" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower was the last president born in the 19th century, and at age 62, was the oldest man elected President since James Buchanan in 1856 (President Truman stood at 64 in 1948 as the incumbent president at the time of his election four years earlier). Eisenhower was the only general to serve as President in the 20th...
What did Eisenhower have in common with presidents Taylor, Grant, Taft and Hoover?
{ "answer_start": [ 443 ], "text": [ "did not have prior elected office" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower was the last president born in the 19th century, and at age 62, was the oldest man elected President since James Buchanan in 1856 (President Truman stood at 64 in 1948 as the incumbent president at the time of his election four years earlier). Eisenhower was the only general to serve as President in the 20th...
How many times had Eisenhower been elected to office prior to becoming president?
{ "answer_start": [ 367 ], "text": [ "never" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower was the last president born in the 19th century, and at age 62, was the oldest man elected President since James Buchanan in 1856 (President Truman stood at 64 in 1948 as the incumbent president at the time of his election four years earlier). Eisenhower was the only general to serve as President in the 20th...
How old was Truman in 1948?
{ "answer_start": [ 168 ], "text": [ "64" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Due to a complete estrangement between the two as a result of campaigning, Truman and Eisenhower had minimal discussions about the transition of administrations. After selecting his budget director, Joseph M. Dodge, Eisenhower asked Herbert Brownell and Lucius Clay to make recommendations for his cabinet appointments. ...
Who was Eisenhower's budget director?
{ "answer_start": [ 199 ], "text": [ "Joseph M. Dodge" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Due to a complete estrangement between the two as a result of campaigning, Truman and Eisenhower had minimal discussions about the transition of administrations. After selecting his budget director, Joseph M. Dodge, Eisenhower asked Herbert Brownell and Lucius Clay to make recommendations for his cabinet appointments. ...
Along with Lucius Clay, who advised Eisenhower on cabinet appointments?
{ "answer_start": [ 233 ], "text": [ "Herbert Brownell" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Due to a complete estrangement between the two as a result of campaigning, Truman and Eisenhower had minimal discussions about the transition of administrations. After selecting his budget director, Joseph M. Dodge, Eisenhower asked Herbert Brownell and Lucius Clay to make recommendations for his cabinet appointments. ...
What woman was a member of Eisenhower's cabinet?
{ "answer_start": [ 494 ], "text": [ "Oveta Culp Hobby" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Due to a complete estrangement between the two as a result of campaigning, Truman and Eisenhower had minimal discussions about the transition of administrations. After selecting his budget director, Joseph M. Dodge, Eisenhower asked Herbert Brownell and Lucius Clay to make recommendations for his cabinet appointments. ...
Along with George Humphrey, what cabinet official did Eisenhower have a close relationship with?
{ "answer_start": [ 387 ], "text": [ "John Foster Dulles" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Due to a complete estrangement between the two as a result of campaigning, Truman and Eisenhower had minimal discussions about the transition of administrations. After selecting his budget director, Joseph M. Dodge, Eisenhower asked Herbert Brownell and Lucius Clay to make recommendations for his cabinet appointments. ...
What quip was used to describe Eisenhower's cabinet?
{ "answer_start": [ 630 ], "text": [ "Eight millionaires and a plumber" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Prior to his inauguration, Eisenhower led a meeting of advisors at Pearl Harbor addressing foremost issues; agreed objectives were to balance the budget during his term, to bring the Korean War to an end, to defend vital interests at lower cost through nuclear deterrent, and to end price and wage controls. Eisenhower a...
What war did Eisenhower want to end as president?
{ "answer_start": [ 183 ], "text": [ "Korean" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Prior to his inauguration, Eisenhower led a meeting of advisors at Pearl Harbor addressing foremost issues; agreed objectives were to balance the budget during his term, to bring the Korean War to an end, to defend vital interests at lower cost through nuclear deterrent, and to end price and wage controls. Eisenhower a...
What type of cabinet meeting did Eisenhower hold for the first time ever?
{ "answer_start": [ 344 ], "text": [ "pre-inaugural" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Prior to his inauguration, Eisenhower led a meeting of advisors at Pearl Harbor addressing foremost issues; agreed objectives were to balance the budget during his term, to bring the Korean War to an end, to defend vital interests at lower cost through nuclear deterrent, and to end price and wage controls. Eisenhower a...
Policy in regard to what country was discussed at Eisenhower's first cabinet meeting?
{ "answer_start": [ 453 ], "text": [ "Russia" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Prior to his inauguration, Eisenhower led a meeting of advisors at Pearl Harbor addressing foremost issues; agreed objectives were to balance the budget during his term, to bring the Korean War to an end, to defend vital interests at lower cost through nuclear deterrent, and to end price and wage controls. Eisenhower a...
What type of policy was the focus of Eisenhower's inaugural address?
{ "answer_start": [ 527 ], "text": [ "foreign" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Throughout his presidency, Eisenhower adhered to a political philosophy of dynamic conservatism. A self-described "progressive conservative," he continued all the major New Deal programs still in operation, especially Social Security. He expanded its programs and rolled them into a new cabinet-level agency, the Departm...
How did Eisenhower describe his political views?
{ "answer_start": [ 115 ], "text": [ "progressive conservative" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Throughout his presidency, Eisenhower adhered to a political philosophy of dynamic conservatism. A self-described "progressive conservative," he continued all the major New Deal programs still in operation, especially Social Security. He expanded its programs and rolled them into a new cabinet-level agency, the Departm...
How many people were added to the Social Security rolls by Eisenhower?
{ "answer_start": [ 400 ], "text": [ "ten million" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Throughout his presidency, Eisenhower adhered to a political philosophy of dynamic conservatism. A self-described "progressive conservative," he continued all the major New Deal programs still in operation, especially Social Security. He expanded its programs and rolled them into a new cabinet-level agency, the Departm...
What New deal program did Eisenhower particularly support?
{ "answer_start": [ 218 ], "text": [ "Social Security" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Throughout his presidency, Eisenhower adhered to a political philosophy of dynamic conservatism. A self-described "progressive conservative," he continued all the major New Deal programs still in operation, especially Social Security. He expanded its programs and rolled them into a new cabinet-level agency, the Departm...
What cabinet agency did Eisenhower make Social Security a part of?
{ "answer_start": [ 313 ], "text": [ "Department of Health, Education and Welfare" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Throughout his presidency, Eisenhower adhered to a political philosophy of dynamic conservatism. A self-described "progressive conservative," he continued all the major New Deal programs still in operation, especially Social Security. He expanded its programs and rolled them into a new cabinet-level agency, the Departm...
What policy in regard to the military did Eisenhower see to completion?
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
As the 1954 congressional elections approached, and it became evident that the Republicans were in danger of losing their thin majority in both houses, Eisenhower was among those blaming the Old Guard for the losses, and took up the charge to stop suspected efforts by the right wing to take control of the GOP. Eisenhow...
What wing of the GOP was Eisenhower opposed to?
{ "answer_start": [ 507 ], "text": [ "right" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
As the 1954 congressional elections approached, and it became evident that the Republicans were in danger of losing their thin majority in both houses, Eisenhower was among those blaming the Old Guard for the losses, and took up the charge to stop suspected efforts by the right wing to take control of the GOP. Eisenhow...
In what year were the first federal elections after Eisenhower became president?
{ "answer_start": [ 7 ], "text": [ "1954" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
As the 1954 congressional elections approached, and it became evident that the Republicans were in danger of losing their thin majority in both houses, Eisenhower was among those blaming the Old Guard for the losses, and took up the charge to stop suspected efforts by the right wing to take control of the GOP. Eisenhow...
What type of Republican did Eisenhower characterize himself as?
{ "answer_start": [ 358 ], "text": [ "moderate, progressive" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
As the 1954 congressional elections approached, and it became evident that the Republicans were in danger of losing their thin majority in both houses, Eisenhower was among those blaming the Old Guard for the losses, and took up the charge to stop suspected efforts by the right wing to take control of the GOP. Eisenhow...
Prior to the 1954 elections, who had majorities in Congress?
{ "answer_start": [ 79 ], "text": [ "Republicans" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Initially Eisenhower planned on serving only one term, but as with other decisions, he maintained a position of maximum flexibility in case leading Republicans wanted him to run again. During his recovery from a heart attack late in 1955, he huddled with his closest advisors to evaluate the GOP's potential candidates; ...
Upon election, how many terms did Eisenhower believe he would serve?
{ "answer_start": [ 45 ], "text": [ "one" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Initially Eisenhower planned on serving only one term, but as with other decisions, he maintained a position of maximum flexibility in case leading Republicans wanted him to run again. During his recovery from a heart attack late in 1955, he huddled with his closest advisors to evaluate the GOP's potential candidates; ...
In what year did Eisenhower have a heart attack?
{ "answer_start": [ 233 ], "text": [ "1955" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Initially Eisenhower planned on serving only one term, but as with other decisions, he maintained a position of maximum flexibility in case leading Republicans wanted him to run again. During his recovery from a heart attack late in 1955, he huddled with his closest advisors to evaluate the GOP's potential candidates; ...
When did Eisenhower make an announcement stating that he would run for a second term?
{ "answer_start": [ 420 ], "text": [ "February 1956" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Initially Eisenhower planned on serving only one term, but as with other decisions, he maintained a position of maximum flexibility in case leading Republicans wanted him to run again. During his recovery from a heart attack late in 1955, he huddled with his closest advisors to evaluate the GOP's potential candidates; ...
Who did Eisenhower want as his 1956 running mate?
{ "answer_start": [ 652 ], "text": [ "Robert B. Anderson" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Initially Eisenhower planned on serving only one term, but as with other decisions, he maintained a position of maximum flexibility in case leading Republicans wanted him to run again. During his recovery from a heart attack late in 1955, he huddled with his closest advisors to evaluate the GOP's potential candidates; ...
Who did Eisenhower defeat in the 1956 presidential election?
{ "answer_start": [ 806 ], "text": [ "Adlai Stevenson" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower's goal to create improved highways was influenced by difficulties encountered during his involvement in the U.S. Army's 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy. He was assigned as an observer for the mission, which involved sending a convoy of U.S. Army vehicles coast to coast. His subsequent experience with enco...
What event led Eisenhower to want to improve highways in the US?
{ "answer_start": [ 115 ], "text": [ "the U.S. Army's 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy" ] }
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Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Eisenhower's goal to create improved highways was influenced by difficulties encountered during his involvement in the U.S. Army's 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy. He was assigned as an observer for the mission, which involved sending a convoy of U.S. Army vehicles coast to coast. His subsequent experience with enco...
What German transportation project influenced Eisenhower on highways?
{ "answer_start": [ 336 ], "text": [ "autobahn" ] }